Politics

Data Wonk: How Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose
Data Wonk

How Milwaukee’s Financial Crisis Arose

And how good -- or bad -- is the state's solution?

GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College

GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College

Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.

Your Input Sought On How To Get To One Million Residents

Your Input Sought On How To Get To One Million Residents

Public meetings will seek suggestions on how to grow city and achieve mayor's vision.

State Leaders, Educators Push Legislators to Fund School Safety

State Leaders, Educators Push Legislators to Fund School Safety

Republicans resist this, though Office of School Safety created in 2018 under Gov. Walker.

Murphy’s Law: The Legacy of Matt Rothschild
Murphy’s Law

The Legacy of Matt Rothschild

Leader of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and former editor-publisher of Progressive Magazine is retiring.

State Awarded $1.1 Billion Federal Broadband Funds

State Awarded $1.1 Billion Federal Broadband Funds

More funding from Biden's Infrastructure Act. 'High speed internet is not a luxury.'

Transportation: Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?
Transportation

Could MCTS Have New Security by 2024?

Task Force rushing to finalize a proposal for county buses before budget season. Will it work?

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech

Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'

The State of Politics: The Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal
The State of Politics

The Winners In Shared Revenue, K-12 Funding Deal

Everyone could claim victory. But who won -- and lost -- the most?

Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?

Republicans Overstate Tax Cut’s Impact?

Most taxpayers will get less than 'average savings' cited by GOP.

The Last Hurrah For Rep. Goyke

The Last Hurrah For Rep. Goyke

At his last budget hearing Milwaukee legislator Evan Goyke gets teased and praised.